What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands is to ferry and bus which costs ฿3900 - ฿4100 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 8h and costs ฿6000 - ฿11000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Similan Islands?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Similan Islands. However, there are services departing from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui and arriving at Similan Island via Khao Lak Hotel Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Similan Islands?

The distance between Ko Samui and Similan Islands is 315 km.

How do I travel from Ko Samui to Similan Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 50m and costs ฿3900 - ฿4100.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Similan Islands bus from?

Ko Samui to Similan Islands bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, depart from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Similan Islands bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Similan Islands bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, arrive at Khao Lak Call Me Taxi Office station.

Ko Samui to Similan Islands - 6 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands by ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Khao Sok Hotel Transferferry
2. Take the bus from Khao Sok Transfer to Khao Lak Nang Thong Centerbus
3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
8h 50m
฿3,950–4,100
Ferry, bus via Don Sak
1. Take the ferry from Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm to Donsak Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Donsak Pier to Khao Sok Transferbus
3. Take the bus from Khao Sok Transfer to Khao Lak Nang Thong Centerbus
4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
8h 55m
฿4,078–4,499
Fly, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane USM - HKT
2. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus
3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
8h
฿6,058–10,238
Ferry, bus #2
1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Khao Sok van stationferry
2. Take the bus from Khao Sok to Khao Lakbus
3. Take the bus from Khao Lak Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandbus
18h 10m
฿6,620
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Khao Lak Call Me Taxi Officebus Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Khao Lak Call Me Taxi Office
2. Take the bus from Khao Lak Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandbus Khao Lak Hotel Transfer - Similan Island
18h 40m
฿4,280
Bus via Ao Nang
1. Take the bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Ao Nangbus Na Thon Koh Samui - Ao Nang
2. Take the bus from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandbus Ao Nang Hotel Transfer - Similan Island
19h 3m
฿7,674

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

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Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands.

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Distance: 314.6 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Similan Islands, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Similan Islands via Khao Lak Call Me Taxi Office, Khao Lak Hotel Transfer, and Similan Island in around 18h 40m.

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